Closed Sales — Detached
82
↑ +21 vs prior yr (+34.4%)
About Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch is a residential community in Ladera Ranch, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92694). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1999 and 2026, ranging from approximately 921 to 7,392 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area LD – Ladera Ranch.
Over the trailing twelve months, 136 detached single-family homes closed in Ladera Ranch, at a median sale price of $1,797,500. In the current reporting period (January–June 2026), the median sale price was $1,950,000 across 82 closed sales, with homes averaging 37 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.4%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Ladera Ranch. The Bullock Russell team tracks this market closely and can provide current comparable sales and a tailored valuation for any address. Served by Capistrano Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions12+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1999 – 2026
- Home Sizes921–7,392 sf
- Pool Homes~15% of sales
- CityLadera Ranch
- ZIP Code92694
- MLS AreaLD – Ladera Ranch
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – June 2026 compared to January – June 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,950,000
↑ +$228,000 vs prior yr (+13.2%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$697
↑ +$9 vs prior yr (+1.3%)
Avg Days on Market
37
↑ +12 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
99.4%
↓ from 99.6% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
25.6%
↑ from 14.8% prior yr (more reductions)
Market Narrative
Ladera Ranch recorded 82 closed detached-home sales between January and June 2026 (+34.4% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,950,000 (+13.2% year over year). Homes averaged 37 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.4%. As always, results vary by tract, view, and condition — accurate pricing remains the single biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Detailed Statistics
Detached Single-Family Residences — Jan–Jun 2026 vs. Jan–Jun 2025
| Metric | Jan–Jun 2026 | Jan–Jun 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 82 | 61 | +21 | +34.4% |
| Average Sale Price | $2,175,908 | $2,082,041 | +$93,867 | +4.5% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,950,000 | $1,722,000 | +$228,000 | +13.2% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $697 | $688 | +$9 | +1.3% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $694 | $680 | +$14 | +2.1% |
| Avg Days on Market | 37 | 25 | +12 | +48.0% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 99.4% | 99.6% | −0.2pp | -0.2% |
| Price Reduction Rate | 25.6% | 14.8% | +10.8pp | More reductions |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 42 closed sales this period, median $890,000. Figures above are detached single-family residences.
Market Trends
Price, price/sf, days-on-market, and sale-to-list trend lines use a 3-month rolling window ending on each labeled month, smoothing low-volume months for cleaner directional signals. Monthly sales and new listings are raw monthly counts. The annual chart shows total closed sales per calendar year (2026 is year-to-date through June; CRMLS history in this dataset begins in 2024).
Median Sale Price
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Avg Days on Market
Monthly Closed Sales
New Listings Per Month
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
Closed Sales by Year
Price Range Distribution
Trailing 12 months through June 2026 · 142 closed detached sales
$1.01M – $2.19M87 sales61%
$2.19M – $3.37M39 sales27%
$3.37M – $4.55M12 sales8%
$4.55M – $5.72M3 sales2%
$5.72M – $6.90M1 sales1%
Property Segments
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (118)
$1,830,000
vs
Non-View (24)
$1,882,500
View homes command a $-52,500 premium (-2.8%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Hills Custom Homes (COVC) | 17 | $3,650,000 |
| Surrey Farm (SURF) | 6 | $1,112,500 |
| Wyeth (WYTH) | 5 | $2,415,000 |
| Tattershall (TATT) | 5 | $1,800,000 |
| Whispering Creek (WHSC) | 5 | $1,644,000 |
| Sylvan Oaks (SYLV) | 5 | $1,500,000 |
| The Gables (GABL) | 5 | $1,290,000 |
| Sedona (SEDO) | 4 | $2,702,500 |
| Hampton Road (HAMP) | 4 | $1,877,500 |
| Fairfield (FAIR) | 4 | $1,800,000 |
| Weatherhaven (WEAT) | 4 | $1,562,500 |
| Meriden (MERD) | 3 | $3,415,000 |
| Montanez (MONT) | 3 | $2,400,000 |
| Evergreen Ladera (EVER) | 3 | $2,350,000 |
| Canopy Lane (CANL) | 3 | $1,725,000 |
| Other | 3 | $1,675,000 |
| Walden Park (WLPK) | 3 | $1,406,000 |
| Astoria (ASTO) | 3 | $1,325,000 |
| Shady Lane (SHLN) | 3 | $1,275,000 |
| Westcott (WSCT) | 3 | $1,200,000 |
| Arboledo (ARBL) | 2 | $4,025,000 |
| Clifton Heights (CLFH) | 2 | $2,975,000 |
| Bellataire (BELT) | 2 | $2,812,500 |
| Capistrano (CAPO) | 2 | $2,780,000 |
| Sherborne (SHER) | 2 | $2,767,500 |
| Tamarind (TAMA) | 2 | $2,372,500 |
| Amberly Lane (AMLN) | 2 | $2,197,500 |
| Willow Bend (WILB) | 2 | $2,176,500 |
| Amarante (AMRN) | 2 | $2,155,000 |
| Lexington (LEX) | 2 | $2,065,000 |
| Other (OTHR) | 2 | $1,922,500 |
| Mosaic (MOSA) | 2 | $1,912,500 |
| Chimmney Corners (CHMC) | 2 | $1,752,500 |
| Claiborne (CLAI) | 2 | $1,645,000 |
| Trail Ridge (TRLR) | 2 | $1,559,500 |
| Tether Moon (TETM) | 2 | $1,450,000 |
| Sarasota (SARA) | 2 | $1,355,000 |
| Arborage (ARBO) | 2 | $1,300,000 |
| Savannah (SAVN) | 2 | $1,222,500 |
| Tarleton (TARL) | 2 | $1,125,000 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
Top Producing Agents
Complete calendar years 2024–2025 · Source: CRMLS · BR = Bullock Russell agent · BR agents receive priority on ties. (This CRMLS dataset begins in 2024; deeper history will be added as earlier data is compiled.)
Top Listing Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 38 |
| CaLee McManus | Monarch Real Estate | 6 |
| Amy Sims | Coldwell Banker Realty | 5 |
| 2024 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 36 |
| Brian Doubleday | Doubleday Group | 7 |
| Amy Sims | Coldwell Banker Realty | 5 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 6 |
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 6 |
| Dana Halden | Compass | 3 |
| 2024 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 7 |
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 7 |
| Debbie Miller | First Team Real Estate | 3 |
Data sourced from CRMLS. Rankings reflect MLS-recorded transaction sides only. Agents attributed to current brokerage per most recent transaction in dataset. Placeholder/unidentified MLS IDs excluded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Ladera Ranch was $1,950,000 for January–June 2026, based on 82 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–June 2026, homes in Ladera Ranch averaged 37 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 99.4%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Ladera Ranch and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Ladera Ranch is in Ladera Ranch, California, ZIP code 92694, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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